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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.99, 1,423.71 and 672.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.99, 1,423.71 and 672.35 is: 1,006.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.99 : 1,423.71 = 672.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.99/1,423.71 = 672.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.99x = 1,423.71 × 672.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.99x = 957,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,224.30/950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.56

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